WQ0014598_Inspection form_20220531

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0014598 Effective: 02/17/17 Expiration: 01/31/22 Owner : Richard V Stockmans
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 522 McGhee Rd. SFR
County: Chatham 522 McGhee Rd
Region: Raleigh
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Contact Person: Richard V Stockmans Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Raleigh: US 64 W to Wilsonville. Rt on Farrington Rd. 6.1 mi to BP gas station and light, Rt on McGhee Rd., 0.6 mi to house
on Rt.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/31/2022 Entry Time 10:OOAM
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Dorothy M Robson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
▪ Pump Tank
(See attachment summary)
▪ Permit Status
▪ Disinfection UV
▪ Drip or Irrigation
▪ Septic Tank
▪ Disinfection Tablets
▪ General
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Permit: WQ0014598 Owner - Facility: Richard V Stockmans
Inspection Date: 05/31/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On May 31, 2022, Dorothy Robson from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment and irrigation system to evaluate compliance with the
Nondischarge Permit WQ0014598. The assistance Mr. Stockmans and Mrs. Wallace provided
was greatly appreciated.
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a 1000-gallon baffled septic tank; a
1,200-gallon sand filter pump tank tank with a 12-gallom/ minute (GPM) pump, audible /visual
high water alarms; three covered pressure dose surface sand filter (totaling 144 sq.ft.); a tablet
chlorinator , a 3,000-gallon storage /pump tank with a 15.2 GPD pump with audible/visual high
water alarms ; a % acre spray irrigation area with eight spray nozzles; and all associated piping,
valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on January 31, 2022. A permit renewal application has not been received
as of the date of this letter. According to the permit Section I. 3. a renewal was to be
submitted six months prior to the expiration of the permit. As the permittee, you are
required to renew your permit as stipulated in the permit.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the
permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. During the inspection, the septic tank was full and a scheduled to be pumped out. Mr.
Wallace provided his maintenance log that indicated it was last pumped in October2022 and
he pumps it out every two years. His maintenance log indicated weekly inspections of the
system.
DocuSign Envelope ID: A4B238E7-93A0-4389-870E-9F3FDD63A1 B9
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4. The tablet chlorinator had come apart and the tablet was in the pump line. Mr. Wallace
stated that on Saturday he had checked it and it was fine. Mr. Wallace stated he would fix
the chlorinator tube and remove the pieces that were left in the pipe. Please provide a
written response, within 30 days, on the actions you will take, or have taken, to
ensure this issue is corrected.
5. The entire system was functional including the alarms located in the tanks.
6. The spray field was fenced, and the spray heads functioned properly. No ponding was
observed in the spray area.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
7. The permittee provided weekly records to review. He provided a log that indicated his septic
tank was pumped 1.5 years ago.
8. As a reminder, the Permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office, telephone
number [phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the
next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any
system failure, changes/ removal of parts to the system/irrigation area, including ponding or
runoff of wastewater.
General Conditions (Section V):
9. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and annual fees have been paid.
No violations have been reported in the past five years
10. As a reminder, this permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of
wastes described in the permit application, Division approved plans and specifications, and
other supporting documentation. No variances to applicable rules governing the construction
or operation of the permitted facilities are granted, unless specifically requested and
approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T. 0105(n). G. S. 14.- 215. 11.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days
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Permit: WQ0014598 Owner - Facility: Richard V Stockmans
Inspection Date: 05/31/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
receipt of this letter, submit a written response to this office addressing the issues
noted in items 1 and 4 above.
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by
the Division of Water Resources for these and any other violations of State law. The Raleigh
Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into
compliance. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to
take corrective action, then please contact via email at [e-mail] or 919-791-
4241.
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Permit: WQ0014598 Owner - Facility: Richard V Stockmans
Inspection Date: 05/31/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee?
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter)
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)?
No issues
Comment: No issues
Septic Tank
***The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed. ***
Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
# Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
No issues
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment: None observed
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
***Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked/leveled every 6 months and vegetative growth shall be
removed manually. ***
# Is system something other than a sand filter?
# If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
If maintenace is required, explain:
Sand filter was functioning properly
Comment: No issues
Disinfection UV
*** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure
proper disinfection. ***
Is UV working?
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
# Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge)
Comment: Not applicable
Disinfection Tablets
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Permit: WQ0014598 Owner - Facility: Richard V Stockmans
Inspection Date: 05/31/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
***Tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.***
Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets? (If none, mark No)
# Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.)
Comment: The tube broke as owner pulled it out. He said he would repair it right away.
Pump Tank
***All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
Is the pump working?
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
# Last functional test:
Comment: No issues
Drip or Irrigation
*** Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed.***
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION):
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:
Are buffers and setbacks adequate?
Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area?
Comment: No issues
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
No issues
Does the system match the permit description?
If NO, explain:
No issues
Is the system compliant?
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible)
If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks.
System was functioning normally except the chlorine tube broke when pulled out.
Comment: Owner stated he would replace it.
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irrigation
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